A 39-year-old member asked:
If a yeast infection is already present will acidophilus help?
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Dr. Shiroko Sokitchanswered
Holistic Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Acidophilus will help a yeast infection by competing with the yeast. It will help both by taking it as a supplement because it rebalances your intestines and by putting it into your vagina because it will work directly to compete with the yeast.
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